Section 15 of The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB—G Ram G (विकसित भारत—जी राम जी)Act, 2025
- (1)The State Government shall, constitute a State Level Steering Committee to provide operational guidance, coordination, and monitor the implementation of the Scheme.
- (2)The State Level Steering Committee constituted under sub-section (1), shall be presided over by the Chief Secretary of the State or by an officer not below the rank of Additional Chief Secretary nominated by the State Government and shall comprise of the following members, namely:---
- (a)Principal Secretary or Secretary of the respective Department;
- (b)the Director or Commissioner (in-charge of the Scheme);
- (c)Principal Secretaries or Secretaries of relevant Departments of the State Government;
- (d)such number of subject-matter experts, as may be determined by the State Government;
- (e)representatives of technical or research institutions; and
- (f)one member nominated by the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
- (3)The State Level Steering Committee shall---
- (a)oversee State wide planning and convergence with other programmes;
- (b)review of district performance and ensure timely preparation of the aggregate State plan;
- (c)coordinate with the National Level Steering Committee and implement directions issued therefrom;
- (d)support digital systems, monitoring arrangements, and process improvements at the State level; and
- (e)perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the State Government.
Summary
- The State Government forms a State Level Steering Committee to guide and monitor the scheme locally.
- The committee is led by the highest-ranking state officials, either the Chief Secretary or an Additional Chief Secretary.
- It includes state department heads, subject experts, and one representative from the central government's rural development ministry.
- The committee oversees planning across the entire state and ensures different government programs work well together.
- It is responsible for making sure the aggregate state plan is prepared on time and supports digital monitoring systems.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is in charge of the State Level Steering Committee?
It is presided over by the Chief Secretary of the State or an officer not below the rank of Additional Chief Secretary.
2. Does the central government have a say in this state committee?
Yes, one member is nominated by the national Ministry of Rural Development.
3. What does this committee do with district plans?
It reviews the performance of districts and ensures their plans are brought together into an aggregate state plan in a timely manner.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, who presides over the State Level Steering Committee?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, which external member must be included in the State Level Steering Committee?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, what role does this committee play regarding the National Level Steering Committee?
Q4.Under Section 15 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, what specific administrative tool must this committee support at the State level?